Newsletter, December 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
December 2009--- HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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A FEW WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT…
Fellow MAC Archers, lots of news to tell you about this month. First, applications and dues are now due for the 2010 year. Elections were held and we now have some new executive members. First let me thank the outgoing executives for a job well done in taking this club to the next level. The new executives are JR Kirby, VBA Representative; Jeremy Spiker, Range Captain; and Gina Nadzam, Secretary. Congratulations, I know you guys will continue the trend to make this a bigger and better club. I also want to thank those that sent their ballots in and have already paid their dues.

Hunting season is winding down but there is still some time to get in some late season bow hunting. Please send pictures of your harvests for the newsletter and website. Congratulations to Dave Robinson and Reece Hensley on their Archery Bear harvests.

Indoor season is right around the corner and there is lots of news to report. JR Kirby and Greg Sisk have installed tile floors in the kitchen and wood stove room, thanks guys! Sunday Indoor League is full and will run for 12 weeks starting January 3rd at 1:00pm. There are still openings available in Thursday Indoor League which starts January 7th at 7:00pm. The Indoor Building will be open Sundays in December at 11:00am for practicing with a $5.00 charge for unlimited shooting. There are some new rules this year for the indoor leagues that were voted on at the last meeting. They will be posted at the building and explained before the first shoots. We also need wood donations for heating the building and volunteers to help run the kitchen or donate food dishes.

On a final note, I want to thank all members of the club for allowing me to preside, it is something I enjoy doing and take seriously. I will continue to do what it takes to make this club grow and be better for all the members.

See you at the Indoor Range,
Wade

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And the Winners for 2010& 2011 Officers are….
Congratulations, and thank you for your service to the Club!

President: Wade Colton
Vice President: Dave Robinson
Treasurer: Bryan English
Secretary: Gina Nadzam
Range Captain: Jeremy Spiker
VBA/ Publicity Representative: JR Kirby

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A Note From the Outgoing Secretary, Michele Sommers:

Thank you all so much for so warmly welcoming me into the Club, even though I don’t shoot! I have enjoyed being your Secretary, and regret not being able to continue in this position. I know that Gina will do a fantastic job… she has already helped me on many occasions, so she already knows most of what is involved. I will be assisting her, and look forward to continuing to be part of the Club! Again, thank you all so much… see you around!

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

PLEASE NOTE MEETING WILL BE ON SECOND FRIDAY INSTEAD OF FIRST IN JANUARY
Friday January 8, 2009 ---MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
Sunday, January 3, 2010 -------- Sunday Indoor League begins
Thursday, January 9, 2010 -------Thursday Indoor League begins


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Newsletter, November 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
November 2009- Election Month- Ballot at bottom
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Elections for Club Officers are this month, your ballot is at the bottom of this newsletter. Please circle your choices, detach, and put in the self addressed envelope provided, and drop in the mail as soon as possible. The unopened envelopes will be opened at the December meeting and counted by current Secretary and Vice President. According to the by-laws, all ballots MUST be received BY MAIL before the December meeting, so the sooner you get it in the mail, the better. No hand deliveries can be accepted. Remember to not put any of your identifying information (name/ address) on the ballot or return envelope. Thank you!


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And the Nominees for 2010& 2011 Officers are….
(in alphabetical order) Ballot bottom of page

President: Wade Colton (Unopposed, re-elected)
Vice President: Phil Morris / Dave Robinson (Incumbent)
Treasurer: Bryan English (Incumbent) / Linda Sealock
Secretary: Gina Nadzam / Karen Williams
Range Captain: Jeremy Spiker
VBA/ Publicity Representative: JR Kirby / Arthur Sommers

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To Whom It May Concern:
Hunting Season is IN, good luck to everyone, and be safe out there!
Please do not dispose of deer carcasses at the Outdoor Range.
Thank you for your consideration of the Club grounds and the Members who use it.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday December 4, 2009 -----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building-- ELECTION RESULTS!
We will be discussing and voting on Indoor Rules, please show up and make suggestions!


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Newsletter, September/ October 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
October 2009
www.macarchery.blogspot.com
A Few Words From the MAC President..

Lots of news and information to share this month. Congratulations go out to Brian Benson, Joseph Dawkins and Phil Painter for winning the 3-Man 3D Shoot. Charlie Wright, Greg Sisk and I (Wade Colton) took second. Joseph Dawkins had the high score. JR Kirby won the “Iron Buck” contest; Greg Sisk and I tied in the 100 yd. Balloon Shot; Jeremy Spiker and I won the Horseshoe Tournament.

The 1st Annual MAC Banquet, I think, went really well. Thanks to all who supplied food and congratulations to all the members who received awards. Hopefully this will continue to grow and be better every year.

Our next meeting will be November 6th. We will be taking last call for nominations of Executive Members. We will also be discussing rules for this year’s upcoming Indoor Season, so come out to the meeting; you could win $160.00 and nominate members who you think could better this club.


On a final note, congratulations to Gina Nadzam on her very first Bow Harvest. Way to go Gina!


Wade


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And the Nominees for 2010& 2011 Officers are….
(in alphabetical order)

President: Wade Colton (re-elect)
Vice President: Phil Morris /Dave Robinson (re-elect)/
JR Rollison
Treasurer: JR Kirby / Linda Sealock
Secretary: Gina Nadzam / Karen Williams
Range Captain: Jeremy Spiker
VBA/ Publicity Representative: Brian Benson / Arthur Sommers

Nominations are open to all Members, and will be accepted until the November 6th meeting.
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**********To Whom It May Concern:**********
Please do not dispose of deer carcasses at the Outdoor Range.
Thank you for your consideration of the Club grounds and the Members who use it.
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HELP WANTED:
* Help is always appreciated maintaining the Ranges, Indoor and Outdoor
* Kitchen help is always needed and appreciated at the shoots.
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday November 6 --MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
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August Newsletter

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
August 2009
www.macarchery.blogspot.com

A Few Words From the MAC President..

Outdoor season is winding down and everybody is starting to look towards hunting season. I’m glad to report that Massanutten made a good showing at the VBA 3-D Fall Classic. Charlie Wright is State Champion winning the AMFS Division. MAC had three women take the top three spots in the AFBHFS, Gina Nadzam-State Champion, Karen Williams-2nd and Lindsey Brown-3rd. Also of note, Jeremy Spiker took 2nd in the AMBHFS; Arthur Sommers was 5th, Wade Colton 6th and Jared Williams 11th. Great job guys!

In other news, MAC will be having its 1st Awards Banquet on September 26th at the Indoor Building . Please plan on attending. This banquet, I hope, will grow bigger and better through the years. It will be a Pot Luck Dinner, so please bring a dish and/or dessert if attending and BYOB. The banquet starts at 6:00pm for social hour, dinner at 7:00pm, followed by awards and fun.

The pot for the drawing at the Monthly Meeting is still growing. The latest member drawn was Tim Frenz. Plan to attend the meeting on September 4th, the pot is now $120.00. Another reason to attend the meeting is a chance to voice your opinion on the way the club is run and to participate in the many hunting competitions we have planned (Squirrel Contest, Big Buck and Big Doe Contest).

On a final note, the terms of the executive members are about to expire so anyone interested in running for a position or nominating someone, please plan on attending the next few meetings.

Thanks,

Wade

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First Annual Banquet/Potluck Info:

Saturday, September 26, 2009
6-7pm social hour, dinner around 7pm, Awards after dinner
Open to all, Members and non- Members, Indoor Range


Please call Gina Nadzam at 540-683-0266, or email at gina.nadzam@gmail.com with the name of your dish or dessert and number of family members/friends planning to attend. A listing of dishes being brought will be posted/updated on the web site.

Hope to see you all there!
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HELP WANTED:

* Help is always appreciated maintaining the Outdoor Range… mowing, weedeating, etc.
* Kitchen help is always needed and appreciated for the outdoor season.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday September 4 --MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
Saturday, September 26 ----------------- MAC Banquet

Best of luck to everyone this upcoming hunting season!
Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

1st Annual MAC Awards Banquet
Saturday, September 26 at 6:00pm

Indoor Building

Pot Luck Dinner

More information to follow in the next Newsletter

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Newsletter, July 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
July 2009
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A Few Words From the MAC President..

This has been a busy month at the MAC Range. The 4-Man Team shoot, I think, was a big success. We had nine teams, loads of fun and great food. I want to apologize to some of the Shooters that were misinformed about the shoot being a money payback. If you ever have questions about shoot prices, dates or need any other information, please check the MAC website (macarchery.blogspot.com) or call me personally.

Thanks go out to Jeremy Spiker and Jared Williams for setting the range; John Barbee for donating the Pig; Keith Maddox and Brian Benson for sand in the Horseshoe Pits; Tommy and Crystal Jenkins for the fabulous pork rub; Bradley Robinson for digging the hole to cook the pig, and all those who donated the great side dishes. Thanks also to Dave Robinson and Al Painter for all the work they’ve done on the Field Range, and Reece Hensley and Dave Robinson for their work on the concrete slab and the bridge to the practice range. Thanks guys the range looks great! Winners of the 4-Man shoot were Al Painter, Jeremy Dean, Vance Cave and Mitch Stonesifer.

Our Annual was also a great success. Thanks again to all those that donated side dishes, JR Kirby for cooking the chicken and Gina Nadzam for running the kitchen. Thanks to Jeremy Spiker for helping me with setting up the “Tuffman” 3D Range and George Jenkins for loaning us the Iron Buck. We had quite a few Shooters (Spots and 3D) and the novelty shoots were really fun. Arthur Sommers won the 100 yard Balloon Shoot, JR Kirby won the Iron Buck Shoot and Justin Lloyd won the Tuffman 3D Shoot. JR Kirby and Robbie Atkins won the Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday evening and Brian Benson won the 50/50 raffle. Thanks to all those that participated.

The Spot League is now over, with Al Painter and Phil Painter taking first place. The Club Championship Trophy will be given at a later date, when we have our banquet. We will also be discussing the banquet at the next meeting, so please plan to attend and share your ideas.

I would also like to welcome new members Greg Goode and family and Tim Frenz and family. Hope to see you on the range.

Don’t forget Aug 29th is our last big 3D shoot of the year, the “Greg Sisk Memorial, 3-Man 3D Shoot". It’s a great shoot to celebrate the life of a great man and great friend. If you want to shoot for 3D Shooter of the Year, you must have three scores before this shoot to qualify, so get out to the range on Thursday evenings and shoot some 3Ds.

Wade

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FYI…
*Tad Hartsell was the name drawn at the July meeting, and since he was not in attendance, the pot is now up to $100... The last meeting took 12 minutes, so that would have been nearly $7 a minute… hmmm… pays to show up!
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HELP WANTED:

* Help is always appreciated maintaining the Outdoor Range… mowing, weedeating, etc.
* Kitchen help is always needed and appreciated for the outdoor season.

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

Friday August 7 -MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
Saturday, August 8 ---------- Work Party, Outdoor Range
Sunday, August 9 ------- MAC Shoot Field/ Hunter (Spot)
Saturday, August 29--Greg Sisk Memorial 3-Man 3D Shoot
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Best of luck to everyone shooting, hope you’re all having a great summer so far! Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com

Newsletter, June 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
June 2009
www.macarchery.blogspot.com

A Few Words From the MAC President..

There is a lot of news and upcoming events this month. First off, Troy Kirby would have won the drawing for showing up at the June meeting. The new total for the July 3rd meeting will be $80.00.

Al Painter and Greg Sisk won the Half and Half Shoot on June 6th, congratulations.

The Spot League still has a few weeks left, and Thursday Night 3Ds are not showing very big turnouts. It’s never too early to start practicing for hunting season, so let’s get out there and have some fun. We only had 13 Shooters for our Father’s Day Spot Shoot.

The new 3D Targets are in and I’ve had the pleasure to shoot them. I think they’re going to hold up well. The arrows pull fairly easy and the holes seem to swell shut.

Now for new business and upcoming events: The 4-Man 3D Team Shoot is July 11th. The pig will be furnished by John Barbee and any side dish donations will be greatly appreciated. Due to the bad economy, not as much adult beverage will be provided this year, but for $25.00 a person you can shoot and eat all you want. Also, our Annual is on July 18th and 19th, side dish donations would also be appreciated for this shoot. There will be lots of fun for everyone – Spot Shoots – 3Ds – Novelty Shoots – Coon Shoot – Horseshoes – Cards – Camping, an all around good time.

Hope to see all of you there. Come out and support your Club.

Wade

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For Your Information..

*We are considering some possible rule changes for next year, and are hoping to get Members’ suggestions.
Club Members are asked to submit suggestions or ideas regarding rules to Officers now, BEFORE next Indoor Season, so rules will be in place.

*You can see the newsletters online earlier than the mailed or handed out version at www.macarchery.blogspot.com. Email me at macarchery@yahoo.com and give me your email address so I can notify you when a newsletter posts. There are always copies at the indoor range.
Let’s keep the money in the Club instead of giving it to the post office!
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HELP WANTED:

* Help is always appreciated maintaining the Outdoor Range… mowing, weedeating, etc.
* Kitchen help is always needed and appreciated for the outdoor season.



DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday July 3 -MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
Saturday, July 11 ----------------------- 4 Man 3D Team Shoot
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 --------------MAC Annual


Best of luck to everyone shooting!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know! Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com

Newsletter May 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
May 2009
www.macarchery.blogspot.com

A Few Words From the MAC President..
Outdoor season is in full swing. Thursday night 3D’s have been up and running and the Spot League has now started on Tuesday nights. Come out and shoot and have some fun. The range is in the best shape ever, it has now been inspected and many improvements have been made. The practice range has been moved, which now gives us the opportunity to offer primitive camping on the old practice range.

New 3D Targets have been ordered and should be here soon. Congratulations go out to Vance Cave and Phillip Morris for winning the 2-Man Unknown 3D Shoot on April 25th. Also, congratulations to JR and Heather Kirby on the birth of their daughter Kayla.

Many thanks go out to the people listed below for their work on the range recently: Jared Williams, Tim Reedy, Brian Benson, Al Painter, Reece Hensley, JR Kirby, Dave Robinson, Hunter Munsen, Jayson Sealock, Robbie Atkins and Gina Nadzam. A special thanks to Tommy Jenkins for supplying the Dozer and Wood Chipper, Vance Cave for the use of his Bobcat, Ralph Santmyers for operating the Dozer and Bradley Robinson for using his Tractor to spread gravel and York rack. When you see any of these guys, thank them and tell them how good the range looks.

The drawing at the monthly meetings is now up to $60.00. Keith Maddox was drawn at the April meeting and Jared Williams was drawn at the May meeting. Don’t let someone else claim money you could win! Show up at the meetings, it’s that simple. Remember, club policies and decisions are made by those who care enough to attend and participate in the monthly meetings.
Wade

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For Your Information..

*We are considering some possible rule changes for next year, and are hoping to get Members’ suggestions. Club Members are asked to submit suggestions or ideas regarding rules to Officers now, BEFORE next Indoor Season, so rules will be in place.

*You can see the newsletters online earlier than the mailed or handed out version at www.macarchery.blogspot.com. Email me at macarchery@yahoo.com and give me your email address so I can notify you when a newsletter posts. There are always copies at the indoor range. Let’s keep the money in the Club instead of giving it to the post office!
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HELP WANTED:

* Help is always appreciated maintaining the Outdoor Range… mowing, weedeating, etc.
* Kitchen help is always needed and appreciated for the outdoor season.

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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday June5 ------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
Saturday, June 6 --- 2 Man Half 3D (14 Unmarked) & Half Spots (14), 11:00 am


Best of luck to everyone!


Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

Newsletter, April 2009

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
April 2009
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**Too new for the printed newsletter... Congratulations to Gina Nadzam for taking State Champ at the Spring Classic!**

A Few Words From the MAC President..

Spring is here and Indoor season is over. Thanks to all those that participated and congratulations to David, Jen, Jay and Lisa on winning the Thursday League, and Greg, Vance, Al and Ralph for winning the Sunday League. Also, Vance Cave shot a perfect season and never dropped a single point.


In other news, MAC received a First Place Award from the VBA for “Most Increased Membership from a Small Club” with an increase of 53%. Let’s see if we can increase enough to become one of the big clubs. Also, we are going to have a Spot League starting in May. As of now we have nine 2-Man teams signed up. More details will follow, but if you would like to shoot or be involved in running the league please contact me.

On a final note, the Indoor Cookout went well. Thanks to Dave Robinson and Robbie Atkins for cooking the chicken and to all those who provided side dishes, everything was wonderful. Also thanks to Jeremy Spiker for bringing the cooker to the indoor building.
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For Your Information..

*We are considering some possible rule changes for next year, and are hoping to get Members’ suggestions.
Club Members are asked to submit suggestions or ideas regarding rules to Officers now, BEFORE next Indoor Season, so rules will be in place.

* There is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

*You can see the newsletters online earlier than the mailed or handed out version at www.macarchery.blogspot.com. Email me at macarchery@yahoo.com and give me your email address so I can notify you when a newsletter posts. There are always copies at the indoor range.
Let’s keep the money in the Club instead of giving it to the post office!
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HELP WANTED:

* Kitchen help is always needed and appreciated for the outdoor season.


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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, April 25-------------2 Man Unknown 3D, 12:00pm
Friday May 1--MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor building
Saturday, May 9 -----------------Work Party, Outdoor Range
Sunday, May 25-----------------------------------Spot Shoot


Best of luck to everyone shooting in the Leagues!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

COOKOUT for Indoor League
Sunday, March 15 at 1:00pm
Indoor Range
Bring side dishes if you can, chicken will be provided...


MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
March 2009
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A Few Words From the MAC President..

Indoor season is winding down and Outdoors is ready to start. Our Indoor League Party will be March 15th starting at 1:00, side dishes would be appreciated.

Congratulations to all the MAC Shooters that went to the VBA State Indoor Tournament, especially Joseph Dawkins and Lindsay Payne, who are State Champions in their respective classes, Ronnie Benson who won the “B” Class in BHFS; Mitch Stonesifer who won the “C” Class in BHFS, and Greg Sisk who placed second overall in BHFS. Also to all the other MAC Shooters that competed, you make us proud.

Also congratulations to David Robinson for winning the attendance drawing at the March monthly meeting.

See you at the next shoot,
Wade

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For Your Information..

*Sunday and Thursday League winners will be awarded as follows (both Leagues):
`1st Place --- $100 money prize. `2nd Place -----choice of hat or shirt. `3rd Place ---- hat.

*We are considering some possible rule changes for next year, and are hoping to get Members’ suggestions.
Club Members are asked to submit suggestions or ideas regarding rules to Officers now, BEFORE next Indoor Season, so rules will be in place.

* There is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

*You can see the newsletters online earlier than the mailed or handed out version at www.macarchery.blogspot.com. Email me at macarchery@yahoo.com and give me your email address so I can notify you when a newsletter posts!

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HELP WANTED:

Work Parties: Saturday March 21 and Saturday April 4 … get there when you can and lend a hand getting the outdoor range ready. Food provided!

Kitchen help is needed for the outdoor season. Thank you to Gina Nadzam for handling the indoor kitchen so successfully!
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Dates to Remember

Sunday, March 15----------- Indoor League Party/ Cookout
Thursday, March 19---------Thursday Indoor League Championship
Sunday, March 22----------- Sunday Indoor League Championship
Friday, April 3---------------6:30 pm, monthly meeting
Sunday, April 5--------------MAC Spot Shoot
Thursday, April 9------------Start of Thursday 3D's-5:00 pm, weekly
Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, April 4 -- Work Parties, outdoor range

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I have updated the blog with the VBA and Annual Shoot schedule for 2009 (look on the right hand side under “dates to remember“), and have also posted a link to the VBA’s website… feel free to check it out, let me know if you see any mistakes so I can correct them. Best of luck to everyone shooting in the Leagues!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

Virginia State Indoor Sectional, 2009
Saturday, February 28th
at Sherwood Archers' Range in Salem, VA

Our Club, REPRESENTED:

On the line...

Pulling... look at all of those MAC bullseye shirts down there!


Ready to grab and growl at The Homeplace after a hard day's shooting...

Trust me, you don't want to see the after dinner shots... Not an empty belly in the bunch!

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
February 2009
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A Few Words From the MAC President..

By the time you get this newsletter, indoor season will be more than halfway over. We’ve had a great turnout this year and the competition is really stiff.

Our monthly meeting is on March 6th, plan on attending. There is a lot to be discussed and many items to be voted on, plus a chance to win some extra money (see details below- MS). Thanks to all those who clean up after the shoots and show up early to rotate targets. Also, thanks to Chip Mathias for donating a load of wood to heat the indoor building.

Remember, the VBA State Indoor Tournament is Feb 28th – Mar 1st . Good Luck to all those from MAC who will be competing.

See ya at the Range,
WADE

For Your Information..

* Come to the meetings! We are encouraging and rewarding attendance by having a raffle at each meeting. All paid members’ names will be put in a hat… a name will be drawn at each meeting, and if that member is in attendance they will win $20. Each time someone is absent, the pot will be added to and rolled over till the next meeting.

* There is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

* Lots of new members, WELCOME to you, and if you have any questions or problems, please feel free to mention it to one of your Club Official in person, email me at macarchery@yahoo.com, or even better, come to the meetings, first Friday of every month at 6:30pm, indoor building. That’s what the meetings are for! It’s YOUR Club, let your voice be heard…

*You can see the newsletters online earlier than the mailed or handed out version at www.macarchery.blogspot.com. Email me at macarchery@yahoo.com and
give me your email address so I can notify you when a newsletter posts!

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HELP WANTED:

Always nice to get help before shoots, rotating and making up targets, show up a little early and help out if you can…


Dates to Remember

Sat Feb 28 & Sun Mar 1, 2009---------------- VBA State Indoor Sectional Tournament
(see VBA website for more information, www.vbarchers.com)
Friday, March 6, 2009 ----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Thursday, March 19, 2009----------------------Thursday Indoor League Championship
Sunday, March 22, 2009------------------------- Sunday Indoor League Championship


I have updated the blog with the VBA and Annual Shoot schedule for 2009 (look on the right hand side under “dates to remember“), and have also posted a link to the VBA’s website… feel free to check it out, let me know if you see any mistakes so I can correct them. Best of luck to everyone shooting in the Leagues and at State!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
January 2009
www.macarchery.blogspot.com



A Few Words From the MAC President..

Well, it’s a new year and a new indoor season. Our Sunday League is almost full with 11 teams, and Thursday League has 9 teams. If you do not have a team and would still like to shoot, show up-- there are always open spots.

A lot of thank you’s go out this month. Aaron Benson for donating insulation and drywall for the heat room addition, Vance Cave and JR Kirby for opening the wall to the addition, and Keith Maddox for donating light tubes and ballists. Gina Nadzam has been running the kitchen on Sundays, and Jeremy Spiker has been running it on Thursday nights. Thanks also to JR Kirby for donating firewood, and Melissa Sisk, Barbara Cave and Heather Kirby for cooking for the money shoot. Dave Robinson has been doing cleanup around the building and building a roof for wood storage. Michele Sommers designed and printed our new membership cards, and Arthur Sommers updated the plaques for the Indoor Leagues. Thanks to everyone for their help, and for supporting your Club…

Also, in closing, I would like to formally welcome our new members and new shooters!

See ya at the Range,
WADE

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For Your Information..

* Please keep in mind that there is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

* Lots of new members, WELCOME to you, and if you have any questions or problems, please feel free to mention it to one of your Club Officials… come to the meetings, first Friday of every month at 6:30pm, indoor building, that’s what we’re there for! It’s YOUR Club, let yourself be heard…

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Keith Maddox with his Illinois buck, taken this season... Congrats, Keith!
(photo courtesy of K. Maddox)

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HELP WANTED:

Still need some help wrapping things up with the heat room addition, see Dave Robinson if you can lend a hand…

Always nice to get help before shoots, rotating and making up targets, show up a little early and help out if you can…

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Dates to Remember
Friday, February 6, 2009 ----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Sat Feb 28 & Sun Mar 1, 2009--------------------- VBA State Indoor Sectional Tournament
(see VBA website for more information, www.vbarchers.com)
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I have updated the blog with the VBA and Annual Shoot schedule for 2009 (look on the right hand side under “dates to remember“), and have also posted a link to the VBA’s website… feel free to check it out, let me know if you see any mistakes so I can correct them. Best of luck to everyone shooting in the Leagues!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or online? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)